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Care for Esteban, 77: help cover a carer and medication in Eugene

Esteban, 77, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $3,850 for a carer and medicines.

🇺🇸 Eugene, Oregon, United States610 views

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I'm caring for my father, who's 77. After worsening Parkinson's disease Esteban can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Esteban desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Esteban worked all of his life as a nurse, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for three months will make a huge difference. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $3,850 goes: • Part-time carer (three months): $2,900 • Medication and prescriptions: $660 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $290 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Mauricio

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Updates from Mauricio

Good news. Because of your gifts ($146 in total) I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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